Sunday Sanity

I had to laugh at myself a few weeks ago when I told Carter to be quiet during the Sacrament and to think of Jesus... He just gave me this look that kinda said.... well what do you want me to think about??? I know these are terrible pictures... but, this is what I made for the boys to help them think of Jesus. Each of their little books have about 20 pictures... all gospel themed. I have to admit that they love them. AND they have lots of little questions that they ask about the pictures. So, we have started to get them out at Family Home Evening and discuss the pictures and talk about them. That way on Sunday they really know and understand what they are looking at. I had the cards laminated with two cards backs together. Something so simple... But, something that has made a huge difference in my sanity during the Sacrament!

Health Days

Carter, McKay & Easton

We spent last Saturday at Smithfield's Health Days... It was a much needed day out for all of us! When we left the house it was a little cool and overcast and I didn't know how long we would last... But, we ended up being there for about 6 hours! The had a horse show and a little Buckaroo Rodeo that the boys really enjoyed. Cannon was a total dream allowing us to miss his afternoon nap and spend more time there. The clouds gave way to sun and we all actually made it home with little sunburns. The highlight of the whole day was that Trevor & Melissa had a food booth there and completely spoiled the boys with anything and everything they wanted! I really could not tell you how many nachos, chips, hotdogs and drinks they ate! Carter even got pretty good at dipping up his own Nachos! Thank you Trevor and Melissa!

Life...

Carter quite often has a pad of paper and a pencil with him! He is quite like his Mom that way! He gets sooo excited when he fills his notebook and a pull a new one out for him!

This has been our theme this month... children carrying around throw-up bowls... Carter would get a little nervice if he got seperated from his bowl & would run around in a panic until he found it!

McKay and Carter were not climbers.... However, this child is making up for them and has my nerves frazzled! He was smart enough to figure out to pull out another drawer and was able to make it to the top of the dresser to get his toothbrush that I had his! He is a determined little man... I wonder where he gets that from!

Jason had to come to Logan and surprised McKay with Gavin! Of course he got to miss school! I love just listening to the two of them and the little conversations that they have!

Only picture from Mothers Day... Jason and Kristin came for the day and the boys were busy making a jump to go off of when they would ride McKay's bike down the hill!

Spots... We found him in a parking lot and had to rescue the poor little fella! The bug boxes that Grandpa made the boys came in very handy... But, after a day we let him go to find his family!

He figured out how to open the gate... This worked until I was able to sew a velcro contraption to keep the gate door shut. Only problem is that you forget the velco is there and try and walk through the gate... or run through... if you are in a hurry! James is getting a lot of laughs out of me running into the gate... I seem to be the only one forgetting the little contraption that I made!

Carter asleep with his ski goggles... When he woke up I asked him why he wore them to bed... He replied "In case my room got too bright"!

I had to run to the mall the other day and Cannon took this little duck whistle. When we were going through Dillards one of the ladies started running and screaming that the fire alarm was going off.... But, it was just Cannon blowing his whistle! She didn't think it was very funny!

This is our back yard... no houses... only hills and mountains! The boys roam wild and love it! One morning Pa and McKay got up at 6:00 a.m. and went for a hike. They take a bag and pick up any garbage and guns incase they see a bear... memories...

Well, I have been a total slacker on the blog... But, life just happens sometimes and there just aren't enough hours in the day!

Coming Out Of The Haze...

So, I have started to get the "Are you alive" messages and texts again from my family and friends! Yes, I am alive... But, after spending the last 10 days sick with the flu and Strep it has been a little rough! But, we are starting to feel like we are getting our feet under us again! Starting to come out of the haze... My Mom is starting to threaten to cut off my inheritance if I don't get some pictures posted soon! Soon... I promise!

Life...

So, in our life right now... James just got done having strep throat for the second time in 2 1/2 weeks... He has not been sick or on an antibiotic once since we have been married until now. He was soooo sick. But, we were lucky that no one else in the house got it! Soccer has started and is in full swing! McKay's favorite part is half time and the orange slices! My nephew Eli has been staying with us for the week & I have found it is true what people say... once you have three kids you may as well have more because it really doesn't add that much to the craziness! The weather has been beautiful and we have been spending hours at the park, going on bike rides and playing outside. It's that time of year where the boys really need a bath every night! McKay and i have been hiking the mountains... I have learned that if you want to find out what is on a 6-year-old boys mind take him on a hike! He doesn't stop talking from the moment we leave until the moment we get back!!! But, I love it! Life is busy and crazy - But GOOD!

Idaho!

Grandpa & the boys set up at tent in the living room for them to have as a fort and sleep in!

We played 5000 almost every night!

Fires in Uncle Steve (the neighbors) garden! Jennifer - Matt might recognize that shed!

At Cal Ranch to see the baby chicks

flying kites

McKay was out of school for spring break and we headed to Idaho! I was in major need of spending some time with my family! We ended up extending the trip and stayed for 10 days! Even then I felt like it had gone by way too fast! We truly got spoiled by everyone! There were multiple trips to Geraldine's for donuts, McKay got to spend a day going to "work" with Grandpa (My Dad is retired - But, he does little electrical jobs for people to give him something to do - to keep from going stir crazy!) we celebrated Lily & Grandpa's Birthday, Easter with the cousins, out to lunch, to the movies, flew kites at the church parking lot, did some shopping (thanks Mom!) & one night it even snowed so hard school was canceled the next day - which was perfect because we got to spend the day out at Jason and Amy's with the boys! James was there on the weekends and he, my Dad, McKay, Curtis, Jon, Josh and Jake spent a day fishing up at Palisades. It was a perfect week! Thank you everyone for all of the effort to spend time with us!

However, the highlight of the whole week was that on the Tuesday that we were there Travis and Emily headed up to northern Idaho to do the youth turkey hunt that they did together last year!!! Just the two of them. 10 months almost to the day of their accident. I have to admit I was quite anxious while they were gone! We were all grateful that he calls to check in a lot more than he used to! But more than anything grateful that their health has been restored back to them that allows them the ability to do these things once again! Travis has worked very hard physically to prepare himself to take Emily on this hunt. They went for the first time last year - and the pictures of them together on the hunt hung in Travis's hospital room. I remember looking at them everyday as I was there and praying that one day they would be able to do it again. How humbled my whole family is that the Lord has blessed them so abundantly. I was driving back to Logan when they called to tell me that Emily had killed her turkey! I could barely see the road I was crying so hard! I have to admit I have never been so happy to see a turkey die! But, what a huge moment it was for them... for our whole family. It's beginning to feel as if we have come full circle. I cannot express how proud I am of both of them!